News
19th Sep 2020
We are still in early stages of African swine fever outbreak, says FLI
Germany's National Reference Laboratory for African swine fever (ASF) has warned that the country's outbreak is still in its early stages.
18th Sep 2020
Straw shortages and rising prices hit pig producers
Pig producers across the country are suffering from straw shortages and high prices on the back of this summer’s poor harvest.
17th Sep 2020
Changes to animal export identification and other export rules
Businesses involved in the export of live animals are reminded that the way the animals are identified will change next year.
16th Sep 2020
Participants wanted for biosecurity study
APHA is looking for participants from the UK for a new EU-funded study on the cost-effectiveness of biosecurity on pig farms.
15th Sep 2020
More wild boar test positive for ASF in Brandenburg state
Five more wild boar in the German state of Brandenburg have tested positive for African swine fever (ASF).
15th Sep 2020
GB breeding herd shows performance gains
The GB breeding herd has achieved significant performance gains over the past 12 months, the latest data from Agrosoft shows.
14th Sep 2020
China and other non-EU countries ban pork from Germany
China has banned pork imports from Germany, following confirmation of African swine fever in wild boar close to the Polish border on Thursday.
11th Sep 2020
NPA welcomes UK-Japan trade deal
The NPA has welcomed confirmation of a new Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Japan that could potentially boost pork exports.
11th Sep 2020
Germany takes steps to limit African swine fever spread
The German authorities are putting plans into place plans to minimise the impact of African swine fever on the feral and domestic pig herds.
10th Sep 2020
German ASF outbreak could have knock-on effect in UK
Confirmation of Germany's first case of African swine fever (ASF) could have a significant impact on the wider market.